Every year, in addition to the general LSS positions, there are two ‘First Year Representative’ positions available exclusively for First Year Law students (one boy and one girl).
What does a First Year Representative do?
- The role of the First Year Representative is primarily about bringing the LSS’s attention to issues that are specific to First Year Law Students – They are the “voice” of First Year Law students.
- First Year Representatives also assist with other LSS portfolios, which include Activities, Education, Careers and Sponsorship. They also attend monthly LSS meetings to collaborate with these portfolios.
- First Year Representatives are also given the exciting opportunity to get to know fellow Law students from different year levels.
How can I get involved?
STEP 1: Check whether you are eligible
- You must be enrolled in Torts I from Week 3, Semester 1, 2012 onwards.
STEP 2: Nominate yourself
- Nominations open at 9.00am on Wednesday 14 March 2012 (Week 3).
- Please do not email your nomination prior to this date/time. Your nomination will only be accepted after this.
- You can nominate yourself by emailing your name and a digital photograph of yourself (so voters can identify you) to education@aulss.org.au.
- Nominations close at 2.00pm on Wednesday 21 March 2012 (Week 4).
- Please do not email your nomination after to this date/time. Your nomination will only be accepted before this.
STEP 3: Address your peers
- If you have nominated yourself, you will be given the opportunity to address your peers on one of two days:
- Before the Foundations of Law lecture at 11.00 am on Thursday 22 March 2012 (Week 4); or
- Before the Torts I lecture at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 27 March 2012 (Week 5).
- These introductions will only last a minute, but will be an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to your peers, so they can get to know a little about you and why you would be a great First Year Representative.
- Please indicate in your nomination email which day you would like to address your peers.
STEP 4: Vote, vote, vote!
- Voting for one boy and one girl First Year Representative will take place in the Law School Foyer (Ligertwood) over two days:
- 11.00 am – 1.00 pm on Wednesday 28 March 2012 (Week 5); and
- 12.00 – 2.00 pm on Thursday 29 March 2012 (Week 5).
- To be eligible to vote you must be enrolled in Torts I from Week 3, Semester 1, 2012 onwards.
- Results of the voting will be sent to students on Monday 2 April 2012 (after Week 5).
Is there anything else I need to know?
- If you are interested, make sure you put the above dates/times in your diary, so you don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
- Excessive campaigning for First Year Representative elections is strictly not allowed. (So, no putting up posters!) – The introduction opportunities at lectures in Week 4 and 5 will provide an adequate opportunity for you to “sell yourself.”
- For amenity reasons, Sam Christie (AULSS Education Representative) will be the Returning Officer for these elections and will ensure that all relevant election protocol are complied with.
What if I have any questions?
- Should you have any questions, please email Molly Snaith (AULSS Vice President (Education)) and Sam Christie (AULSS Education Representative) at education@aulss.org.au.
Being on the LSS is a lot of fun and you will make many friends along the way. We strongly encourage you to get involved and be the next First Year Representative!
Molly Snaith (AULSS Vice President (Education)) and Sam Christie (AULSS Education Representative)
